Is holding hands during the Our Father at Mass allowed?

[annarce]

Hello to all of you,
I am a new member.
Why do some priests request “hold hands” to say the Our Father during Mass?
When was the origin of this custom and was it approved by the Pope?
Thanks.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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Recommended Reading:

• SHOULD WE LIFT OUR HANDS IN PRAYER?
• [Holding Hands during the Our Father (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=9950)
• [Is there anything wrong with couples holding hands during Mass? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=19417)
• [How can I stop the hand-holding in my parish? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=21936)
• Our Father Who Art Holding Hands from Karl’s E-Letter of April 11, 2006